Shift Engineer (Electrical Bias)

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited; Port Talbot; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global plastic packaging company in Port Talbot seeks a Shift Engineer with an electrical bias to perform electrical and mechanical maintenance on manufacturing machinery. This role offers a competitive salary of £42,843, enhanced overtime rates, and structured training opportunities. Candidates should have experience in maintenance engineering and be willing to work a flexible shift pattern. This is a great opportunity for career development within a stable global business.

Benefits

Enhanced Overtime Rates

Internal & External Training

30 Days Holiday

Long-Term Progression

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing/FMCG environment is preferred.
• Electrical bias with multi-skilled capabilities.
• Willingness to work a mixture of days and nights.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical and some mechanical maintenance on manufacturing machinery.
• Conduct planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance.
• Attend to minor works when working nights.

Skills

Electrical Maintenance

PLC fault-finding

Mechanical Maintenance

Multi-Skilled Engineering

Job description

Overview

Shift Engineer (Electrical Bias) – Port Talbot, South Wales

Salary: £42,843 + Enhanced Overtime Rates + Internal & External Training + Long-Term Progression + Highly Stable Global Business + 30 Days Holiday + Company Benefits

Excellent opportunity to join a global plastic packaging company, in an interesting and varied role, working within a close-knit maintenance team with career development and external training incentives on offer.

This is a fast-paced engineering role with a highly-stable business offering overtime opportunities to boost earnings. The company is a global leader in plastic packaging, multi-national, undergoing rapid expansion, and known for structured training, low staff turnover, and a modern work culture. They are seeking additional Engineers to join the team for long-term career development.

You’ll be based in a busy manufacturing facility, attending predominantly electrical maintenance and some mechanical maintenance on plastic packaging machinery, including both PPM and reactive maintenance. When working nights, engineers will only attend to minor works.

This is a 12-hour shift pattern: 4 days on, followed by 4 nights, then 4 days, and so on (2 weeks of 4-Days, then a week of 4-Nights).

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established global business offering a competitive salary and opportunities to develop skills and earnings with plenty of overtime.

The Role

• Electrical and some Mechanical Maintenance on a busy manufacturing site
• PPM and reactive maintenance
• Bespoke/tailored training available
• 12-hour shift pattern: 4 days / 4 nights with alternating weeks

The Person

• Multi-Skilled Engineer – with an Electrical bias
• Manufacturing/FMCG background preferred
• Maintenance Engineering
• PLC fault-finding experience
• Happy to work a mixture of Days and Nights

Reference Number - BBBH261476

Locations mentioned: Port Talbot, Bridgend, Swansea, Neath, Pyle, Porthcawl, Llanelli, Tonypandy, Cardiff, South Wales.

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Aliesha Kumar at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will depend on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.